Titanium
デヴィッド・ゲッタ & Sia Lyrics
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But I can't hear a word you say
I'm talking loud, not saying much
I'm criticized, but all your bullets ricochet
Shoot me down, but I get up
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
Cut me down
But it's you who'll have further to fall
Ghost town and haunted love
Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break my bones
Talking loud, not saying much
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
I am titanium
I am titanium
Stone hard, machine gun
Firing at the ones who run
Stone hard, as bulletproof glass
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
I am titanium
The lyrics to "Titanium" by David Guetta ft. Sia, are all about resilience. The song addresses the idea of being able to withstand criticism and negativity thrown at you from others. The opening lyrics, "You shout it out, but I can't hear a word you say, I'm talking loud, not saying much", suggest that the singer is unwilling to listen to their critics, and is rather concentrating on being strong in the face of opposition. They declare themselves bulletproof, as the chorus repeats. The use of the metaphor of indestructible metals throughout the song ("I am titanium", "Stone hard, as bulletproof glass") reinforces this idea of unshakeable strength.
The later lyrics in the song, "Cut me down, but it's you who'll have further to fall, Ghost town and haunted love, Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break my bones", explain the consequences for those who try to tear down the singer of the song. Despite their attempts, the singer will not fall and will continue to stand strong, while their opponents will be left with nothing.
One of the interesting facts about the song is that Sia initially wrote "Titanium" for another artist, Alicia Keys. Sia was then asked to feature on David Guetta's track, and the two artists reworked the song together. Another fact is that British singer-songwriter Jessie J co-wrote the song. "Titanium" was a commercial success, and reached the top ten in over twenty countries. It also went on to become one of David Guetta's signature hits. The music video, directed by David Wilson, features a group of students who use telekinetic powers to stand up to their tormentors.
Chords:
Capo on the 1st fret: Am, F, C, G, Em, Am, F, C, G (Verse)
Am, F, C, G (Chorus)
Line by Line Meaning
You shout it out
You're screaming at me
But I can't hear a word you say
But I'm ignoring you
I'm talking loud, not saying much
I'm being vocal, but not really communicating anything important
I'm criticized, but all your bullets ricochet
You're trying to hurt me, but it's not affecting me
Shoot me down, but I get up
You keep trying to knock me down, but I keep getting back up
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
I am strong and have nothing to fear
Fire away, fire away
Go ahead and try to hurt me
Ricochet, you take your aim
Your attacks aren't landing, they're just bouncing off of me
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
You keep attacking me, but I won't give in
I am titanium
I am strong and unbreakable
Cut me down
Try to bring me down
But it's you who'll have further to fall
You'll be the one to suffer the consequences of your actions
Ghost town and haunted love
Our love is like a deserted place full of sadness and fear
Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break my bones
You can try to hurt me with your words and actions, but I won't let it break me
Stone hard, machine gun
I am strong and ready to defend myself
Firing at the ones who run
Fighting back against those who try to escape
Stone hard, as bulletproof glass
Just like glass that cannot be damaged, I am unbreakable
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Pierre Guetta, Giorgio Hesdey Tuinfort, Nick Van De Wall, Sia Kate Furler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yourmother8775
Can't believe this song is considered old now.
@thaeersyr1735
me 2
@superayahchannel3169
maknyus to?
@davemwangi05
by who?
@sikanderkular
Yeah
@JonathanVect
meeee
@feliciadeng5435
i'm missing the times when music videos were like mini-movies. T - T
@MK1vids
oof okay...never related this much before
@myrose2987
same
@kimOfficial369
greaaaaaaaaaaaat